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    DE on chickens?

    Has anyone applied DE directly to their chickens for mites? I use it when I clean the coup and the girls are away.. but I know they can be very sensitive to the fine dust.
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    What does head shaking signify?

    I cannot post pic right now... at work. Will check her more closely (with my glasses on) Was thinking about dusting the coop with DE.
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    What does head shaking signify?

    Hello, I have an 18-week old easter egger who has been shaking her head a lot lately. She seems otherwise healthy. I looked briefly for mites this morning (didn't have my glasses on). It also looks like she's losing a bit of feathers around her face from the scratching. Perhaps it's allergies?
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    Sticky nose vent and icky eye

    Hello out there in ChickLand! I have a new pullet who appeared healthy when I picked her up almost 3 weeks ago. I noticed shortly after her arrival that her left vent weeps sticky "snot". Not a lot, but enough that I noticed it and wipe it to keep it clear and clean. Week 2 she started...
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    BR sex guesses at 5 weeks

    Thank you. That's what I expected. Hmmmm.... Now what to do with HIM?
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    BR sex guesses at 5 weeks

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    BR sex guesses at 5 weeks

    This picture is, of course, not my barred. Am trying to figure out how to upload picture. I'm not only a new chicken owner, I'm also technically challenged!
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    BR sex guesses at 5 weeks

    This is my rock at 5 weeks. Based upon the size of that comb on her head, I'm thinking she may be a he? Any comments? She/he is also at the top of the pecking order. Mother hen or bossy male?
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